THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the General Manager, the Maintenance III is responsible for hands-on supervision of daily maintenance requirements and requests and overall upkeep of one of TNDC’s large properties. This supervisory position is full-time (40 hours a week), non-exempt.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Directly hires, supervises and fires maintenance and custodial staff including preparation of employee evaluations and recommendations for discipline or promotions.
2. Responds to daily work orders and unit turnover maintenance requests including:
   - Plumbing; replace faucets, snake drains (sink and tubs), install toilet valves.
   - Carpentry; hang windows & doors, repair hinges, repair/replace door & window locks
   - Electrical; low voltage electrical repairs, door buzzer repairs
3. Paint and patch walls, and sheetrock repairs.
4. Responds to building emergencies on after hour’s on-call rotation schedule.
5. Reports unusual occurrences or suspicious activities to supervisor.
6. Keeps supervisor informed of maintenance problems.
7. Provides effective and courteous service to residents, guests and coworkers.
8. Conducts work tasks safely in compliance with safety rules.
9. Inspect units during monthly pest control. Note the condition of the unit.
10. Performs and maintains records of all building and fire and life safety, operational equipment preventive maintenance/scheduled building preventative maintenance.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability, willingness and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative and follow-through.
• Ability to read and communicate in English sufficiently to follow directions and communicate with supervisor, coworkers and residents.
• Ability and willingness to work tactfully under pressure; cope with stress.
• Problem-solving ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months consecutive experience in residential housing maintenance.
• One year experience in the building trades plumbing, electrical, carpentry or appliance repair.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work on a team.
• Ability to obtain High-rise Fire Safety Certificate within 12 months.
• Capacity to work with a culturally diverse, low-income population.
• Ability to work independently and to follow instructions with little supervision.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and climb ladders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent plumbing, electrical carpentry and painting skills. Knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety requirements.
• Certified high rise and lead paint abatement specialist.
• Valid California driver’s license.

SALARY
Excellent compensation (DOE), plus benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, TNDC, 215 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. E-mail to jobs@tndc.org or fax to 415-771-0813.

ABOUT TNDC
Founded in 1981, TNDC’s mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with support services for low-income people in the Tenderloin community and be a leader in making the neighborhood a better place to live. TNDC now owns and manages 25 buildings that provide homes for 2,500 extremely low-income seniors, families, people with disabilities, low-income wage earners, immigrants and others in the Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods. In addition, TNDC provides on-site supportive services and resources such as social workers and after-school programs to help residents stabilize their lives and develop a sense of community.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE